US Bridges

SR 1008 over Elk Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NE of Mansfield · Structure no. 000000000032969

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1008 over Elk Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1008
CrossesElk Creek
Location3 MI NE of Mansfield
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.82689, -76.98666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2023)
Projected traffic258 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1008 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1008 over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1008 over Elk Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.